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A plan to protect and enhance green spaces and wildlife across the West Midlands has been unveiled.

The West Midlands Local Nature Recovery Strategy sets out 62 actions to boost sites of nature and improve health, wellbeing, and prosperity of communities and businesses.

They include restoring wildlife habitats, improving the region's rivers and iconic canals, planting more trees, and opening more urban green spaces for people to enjoy.

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The aim is to boost biodiversity, improve quality of life, help adapt to climate change, and create green jobs.

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has developed the strategy in partnership with local councils and environmental organisati

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